What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant / Legal Secretary position at Bowman and Brooke?
Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability law firm with more than 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits throughout all 50 states. We have surpassed our 1,000th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.
We are actively searching for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary) to join our team in our Charlotte, NC office. Our legal administrative assistants play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Your confidence and communication skills will help you develop strong professional relationships with our team.
Job Responsibilities: As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will work alongside attorneys and paralegals to ensure our clients receive best-in-class service.
Skills:
- Prepare legal documents and correspondence
- File documents in state and federal courts
- Prepare binders for attorneys and judges
- Create and save documents and emails to iManage (document management system) in accordance with firm policy
- Experience with obtaining documents from online court directories
- Schedule meetings and other calendar commitments
- Calendaring legal due dates in CompuLaw
- Make travel arrangements and process expense reports
- Process client disbursements and AP invoices
- Organize and maintain case files
- Supporting overall Bowman and Brooke administrative needs by assisting team members where needed
Qualifications:
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Exceptional computer skills
- Ability to work overtime when the need arises
- Heavy computer use
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience required
- Civil Litigation experience required
- Knowledge of North Carolina rules and procedures preferred
- Demonstrated employment stability
Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life, disability, domestic partner benefits; a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions; nine paid holidays; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more! We enjoy a casual atmosphere and attire.
Apply with your resume, cover letter referencing this position, and your salary requirements. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you directly.
Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com.
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